Author's Purpose

What type of text would likely have the purpose to inform?

• A novel or a poem.

• A textbook or a scientific report.

• A personal diary or a blog post.

• A comic book or a graphic novel.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

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What is an example of a text that aims to entertain?

• A scientific journal article that presents research findings.

• A short story or a novel that tells a fictional tale.

• A textbook that provides educational content.

• A newspaper article that reports on current events.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

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What does it mean to inform?

• To provide entertainment or enjoyment about a topic.

• To provide information or facts about a topic.

• To confuse someone about a topic.

• To ignore the facts about a topic.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

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CCSS.RL.7.6

What type of text would likely have the purpose to entertain?

• A comic book or a humorous article.

• A scientific journal or a research paper.

• A textbook or an instructional manual.

• A news report or a documentary.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

Can a text have more than one author's purpose?

• No, a text can only have one purpose.

• Yes, a text can aim to inform, persuade, and entertain simultaneously.

• Yes, but only one of those purposes can be dominant.

• Only if it is a fictional text.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

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What is the author's purpose?

• To inform, persuade, or entertain the reader.

• To provide a summary of the text.

• To analyze the characters in the story.

• To critique the writing style of the author.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

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What is an example of a text that aims to inform?

• A news article reporting on a recent event.

• A fictional novel about a hero's journey.

• A poem expressing deep emotions.

• A personal diary entry.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

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Identify the author's purpose: 'Recycling will help the environment. Instead of throwing out aluminum cans, it is important for people to recycle them to help save the planet.'

• To inform

• To entertain

• To persuade

• To criticize

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CCSS.RI.6.9

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Identify the author's purpose: 'The day started like any other day, but Sarah nearly ran to the bus stop. She had a feeling she was going to be voted Homecoming Queen.'

• To inform

• To persuade

• To entertain

• To criticize

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

What does it mean to persuade?

• To convince someone to adopt a certain viewpoint or take action.

• To inform someone about a topic without bias.

• To entertain someone with a story or anecdote.

• To confuse someone with complex arguments.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

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